India's T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma discusses his adaptability to the middle-order batting position despite his preference for No. 3. He explains the mental adjustments required for different roles and clarifies the recent run-out incident in the third T20I against West Indies. India leads the series 2-1 ahead of the fourth T20I in Hyderabad.
Legendary fast bowler Jimmy Anderson's long career with Lancashire is set to conclude as the club will not offer him a new contract for the 2027 season. At 44, Anderson is not expected to pursue another deal, marking the end of an era for one of cricket's finest.
Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has announced he will take legal action against the organisers of the World T20 Continent Cup for using his name as a participant without his permission. Dhawan urged media and fans to disregard any unauthorised announcements regarding his involvement in the tournament, which is scheduled for December in Hong Kong.
Every six was a mixture of power, timing, sometimes mischief, and even sheer audacity.
The umbrella of 'inexperience' or 'reset' is merely an excuse. Team India's think-tank will have to admit that this is experimentation without a roadmap, points out K R Nayar.
Nitish Kumar Reddy opens up on managing workload and staying injury-free after helping India beat New Zealand in a thrilling second T20I.
Former India fast bowler Parvinder Awana has been appointed as the chairman of the newly constituted BCCI junior selection committee. The Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) also named Krishna Das, Rakesh Patel, and N. Arjun Yadav as members, with a fifth member to be announced soon. The committee members bring extensive experience from their playing careers and coaching roles at various levels.
At 44, James Anderson will extend his playing career as captain and co-owner of Napoli Knights in Italy's Italia T10 league, helping develop home-grown talent ahead of cricket's Olympic ambitions.
Wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of the third India A vs New Zealand A red-ball fixture as a precautionary measure due to a side strain, raising concerns about his participation in the first Test against New Zealand starting November 19.
Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra has been appointed as the spin-bowling coach for the Delhi Capitals. Mishra, an IPL veteran who played 10 seasons for the franchise, joins a high-profile support staff.
India head coach Gautam Gambhir visited the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain to offer prayers ahead of the team's third T20 International against the West Indies in Indore, with the five-match series currently level at 1-1.
India's bowling attack, featuring several inexperienced players, is a major concern ahead of the five-match ODI series against New Zealand, with key pacers rested for upcoming Test matches and the World Test Championship.
India's teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at 15 years and 118 days, became the youngest player to score a fifty in men's international cricket, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's long-standing record.
Indian women's cricket team vice-captain Shafali Verma stated the team's goal to play fearless and smart cricket in preparation for the Women's Champions Trophy early next year. The team will face Zimbabwe in a T20 series, part of their preparations, followed by ODIs.
Ravichandran Ashwin backs in-form West Indies skipper Shai Hope for an IPL contract, identifying defending champions RCB as a potential fit despite concerns over overseas combinations and batting position.
Jasprit Bumrah is likely to feature in the third unofficial Test against New Zealand A, while Rishabh Pant is also in contention as both prepare for India's upcoming Test series.
Waqar Younis picked Sachin Tendulkar over Inzamam-ul Haq, Virat Kohli over Babar Azam and Jasprit Bumrah over Shaheen Afridi.
Former India all-rounder and coach Ravi Shastri embarked on one of the world's longest non-stop commercial flights, travelling from Dubai to Auckland for India's upcoming tour of New Zealand, praising Emirates' hospitality for making the 16-hour journey 'an absolute breeze'.
Teen Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named Player of the Match and Series after India's 3-0 T20 series sweep against Zimbabwe. Sooryavanshi scored 151 runs, including a rapid 50 and an 81, crediting his natural T20 game and team support for his success. Captain Shreyas Iyer praised the young team's fearless energy, while Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza highlighted the valuable experience gained by his side.
Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has expressed disappointment over Mohammed Shami's Test retirement, believing the veteran pacer had more to contribute. Shastri questioned the repeated concerns over Shami's fitness, citing his strong performances in domestic cricket for Bengal as proof of his capability to continue playing for India in the longest format.
India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak lauded openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma for their 'power, talent, intent' and exceptional mental control, highlighting their fearless approach despite social media pressure.
Indian opener Shafali Verma, after her aggressive fifty against Zimbabwe, revealed she studied Australian batters to improve her consistency. Her 25-ball 55 helped India secure a series-clinching nine-wicket win in the second T20I. Skipper Smriti Mandhana praised Shafali's performance and the team's improved bowling effort, while Zimbabwe's captain Josephine Nkomo acknowledged learning from India's batting masterclass.
India vice-captain Shafali Verma received an official reprimand and one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct by throwing the ball in frustration after dropping a catch during the second T20I against Zimbabwe.
Former England spinner Gareth Batty has been appointed as the assistant coach for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), bringing an end to his 21-year association with Surrey.
Sameer Minhas, Mohammad Taha, and Mohammad Suleman have received their maiden Test call-ups for Pakistan's upcoming two-match series against Sri Lanka, with former T20 captain Salman Ali Agha also returning to the squad.
South Africa has appointed spinner Bjorn Fortuin as captain for their upcoming Twenty20 tri-series against Namibia and Zimbabwe, and a three-game One-Day International series, aiming to provide international experience to younger players ahead of a busy schedule.
Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has expressed his belief that talented young players like Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi are not being given due justice by not being regularly picked for the ODI squad. He acknowledged the challenge posed by senior players but hopes their performance will soon earn them a spot.
New Zealand opener Devon Conway has been ruled out of the first One-Day International against India after sustaining a head injury during a training session collision with fast bowler Matt Henry.
Tilak Varma starred with a match-winning fifty to power India to a thrilling victory in the second T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday.
Pakistan's head coach Mike Hesson has recommended a significant number of young players for the PCB's central contracts for the 2026-27 season, while some experienced seniors, including Muhammad Rizwan and Imam ul Haq, are expected to be dropped. The new contracts will reward potential and adherence to fitness and skill improvement.
'Rohit Sharma won't be among consideration because he isn't going to be their long-term future.'
Shai Hope's unbeaten 102 and Keemo Paul's five-wicket haul led West Indies to a 24-run victory over India, levelling the five-match T20I series at 2-2.
Former India captain MS Dhoni has hinted at a potential return for the 2027 Indian Premier League season, stating he will undergo fitness tests before December to assess his readiness after missing the 2026 season due to a calf injury.
Australian umpire Ben Treloar will officiate in two Ranji Trophy matches in India, while India's Parashar Joshi will travel to Australia to stand in two Sheffield Shield matches and one One Day Cup fixture as part of an exchange programme between Cricket Australia and the BCCI.
India secured their three-match Twenty20 international series against Zimbabwe with a dominant 90-run victory in the second match at Harare Sports Club, marking new T20I skipper Shreyas Iyer's first series win.
India's bowling coach Morne Morkel has offered a unique piece of advice to the Test specialists preparing to face the challenging wind conditions at Wellington's Basin Reserve: 'Stand near a powerful fan to counter the speedy wind.' This unconventional preparation aims to help players adapt to the 120 kmph winds prevalent in 'Windy Wellington,' which can significantly impact batting and bowling.
Rishabh Pant gets another opportunity to clear his fitness test on November 9 and join India A for the New Zealand warm-up game ahead of the two-Test series.
India's fast bowling coach Morne Morkel has acknowledged the difficulties faced by bowlers on flat pitches in the T20I series against West Indies, where high scores have been common. He advised his bowlers to learn from the experience, make smart decisions under pressure, and praised young pacer Prince Yadav for his skill and calm demeanour in tough situations.
Virat Kohli's strategic anchor role at No. 3 in ODIs gives him a distinct advantage in accumulating centuries over aggressive Rohit Sharma.
India, led by Shreyas Iyer, aims to secure an unassailable lead against Zimbabwe in the second T20I after a convincing seven-wicket victory in the opener. Young talents like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Mayank Yadav were instrumental in the first match, showcasing strong batting and pace bowling performances.
